COMMENTARY: Trump reviving real fears of American takeover of Canada
COMMENTARY: Trump reviving real fears of American takeover of Canada Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com I’ve picked up a pile of books about Canadian and United States politics over the years, some …
COMMENTARY: A cheesy take on buying Canadian
COMMENTARY: A cheesy take on buying Canadian Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com You may have seen the sketch on CBC’s comedy show This Hour Has 22 Minutes. (Snap quiz for seniors: The …
COMMENTARY: Canadians take for granted a normal American president
COMMENTARY: Canadians take for granted a normal American president Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Ah, the things that Canadians take for granted. According to Google’s AI Overview tool, these include: “Easy access …
COMMENTARY: From ‘Governor Gretzky’ to two-Cup Kelly
COMMENTARY: From ‘Governor Gretzky’ to two-Cup Kelly Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It’s just a coincidence that the National Hockey League trade deadline is just two days before the Liberal Party of …
COMMENTARY: Federal Liberal leadership ‘alternance’ mostly a case of happenstance
COMMENTARY: Federal Liberal leadership ‘alternance’ mostly a case of happenstance Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com There’s been a certain amount of tsk-tsking in the Quebec media about the …
COMMENTARY: Canada takes on Elon Musk in competition for satellite service
COMMENTARY: Canada takes on Elon Musk in competition for satellite service Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com You may have seen the photograph. Back in December, Premier François Legault, in Paris for the …
COMMENTARY: Life after leadership: Few Canadians can match Jimmy Carter’s record
COMMENTARY: Life after leadership: Few Canadians can match Jimmy Carter’s record Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com (Staff note: The QCT went to press on Jan. 6, shortly after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …
COMMENTARY: Busy political year ahead could have an impact on Quebec City
COMMENTARY: Busy political year ahead could have an impact on Quebec City Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com The year 2024 ended with commitments by the province and the Caisse de dépôt et …
COMMENTARY: Holy music! Massive Christian repertoire, shrinking venues
COMMENTARY: Holy music! Massive Christian repertoire, shrinking venues Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com “Say what you want about the Christians, they can write a tune.” The line comes offhand in a spy …
COMMENTARY: Canada has no desire to be American
COMMENTARY: Canada has no desire to be American Kevin Dougherty A poll by Canada’s Angus Reid Institute found that only five per cent of Canadians favour Donald Trump’s suggestion that …